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Receptionist

Emerson
St. Louis, MO, United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 4 Jun 2025

About the role

Emerson is seeking a professional and personable receptionist who serves as the first point of contact for visitors and callers, providing professional and friendly assistance. This role is responsible for running front desk operations, handling inquiries, and supporting general administrative tasks to ensure a smooth and welcoming environment.

Ready to make your mark and embark on an exciting journey with us? We can't wait to hear from you!

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

  • Greet visitors and determine the nature of their visit and advise them appropriately.
  • Answer, screen, and forward incoming phone calls courteously and efficiently.
  • Maintain security and sign-in procedures for guests.
  • Handle incoming and outgoing mail and deliveries.
  • Schedule appointments and maintain meeting room calendars.
  • Perform basic clerical duties such as filing, copying, and data entry.
  • Maintain a well-kept and presentable reception area.

Who You Are:

You work collaboratively  across the organization to achieve shared objectives. You provide timely and useful information to others across the organization. You establish and maintain effective customer relationships. 

For This Role, You Will Need:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required.
  • Relevant years of administrative/receptionist experience commensurate with the level of the position.
  • Customer-facing experience 
  • Good Communication skills at all level of an organization.
  • Able to work independently and collaboratively as a part of a team.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Applications (Excel, Outlook, Word)
  • Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now and in the future.

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:

  • 3+ years of administrative/receptionist experience.

Our Culture & Commitment to You:

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We champion an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that excellent ideas come from great teams. Our dedication to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe inclusive teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results. 

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

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WHY EMERSON 

Our Commitment to Our People

At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.

We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world’s most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You’ll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive i

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